In short: Great course : nice peopleIn full: it's all been said really : Relaxed atmosphere, testing course, good organisation. I especially liked the chance to have a word with so many people on the dreaded steps (273 I made it !)I'm only a bit iffy about the entry fee but it clearly doesn't put people off. I think we should know what charity we're contributing to though.Date of review: January 1, 2008

In short: Makes you feel alive & kicking!!In full: Fantastic race, very well organised, great atmosphere,-infact pure maschostic madness -but what fun!!. The other runners were supportive to all, before the race, wondering what madness we'd got ourselves into, during the race realising we'er all mad as hatters, but next year our madness will be totally & utterly confirmed as we'll all be back for more!! Thankyou Dr Rob & your team for such an excellent race!Date of review: January 3, 2007

In short: Even more of those killer hills this time!In full: Thanks for another great race, even though another lap of Box Hill had been added in! It was a lovely day, well oprganised as usual and I thoroughly enjoyed it despite the lung-burning climbs. That's what we were all there for really ;-)Date of review: January 3, 2007

In short: My legs feel as if they have been through a mangle. In full: To see some reviews say "tough hills" is a bit too "Enid Blyton". To say pure suicidal torture would be more appropriate. I thought I was fit. I now know I am not. Can't wait for next year's!!Date of review: January 3, 2007

In short: Four steep hills in one, even steeper downhills, lots of mud, lots of fun - New Year's Day doesn't get better than this!In full: Well organised - liked the staggered starts so that most finished around the same time - so great finish line atmosphere - lots of New Year highs at the end. Pricey but fine - given the contribution to charity...The hills were tough - but the steps were hell!The final downhill sprint to the finish - utterly mad.Great race, great fun.See you next year.Date of review: January 3, 2007

In short: Every other 10k will seem very easy after this one ! Actually 10 miles will seem easy too !In full: Let's face it - your not going to run a PB just after Xmas and New Year - so just add about 40% to your best 10k time and try to beat that. This could be a huge race in a few years time (National Trust permitting) - it's really well organised, friendly with loads of atmosphere and suited to both beginners and elite runners alike. The run through two weeks before is highly recommended because you'll know what to expect and be able to pace yourself (I resisted the race day temptation to shoot up the first hill and ended up jogging very slowly past the guys already walking after 1km). I also, rather cruelly, laughed a lot as one of the elite guys shot past me at 4km and then slid headfirst into a lot of mud - messy. This race is great fun and you'll have a tale or two to tell afterwards, either about the hill climbs or the fast decents (the last km of this race will be your fastest ever). You need to be a little mad to enter - but afterwards you'll think it's madness NOT to enter.Date of review: January 3, 2007

In short: I am still buzzing on a high after this race - the perfect start to the year.In full: Forget those boring flat 10k road races. Try one with a few serious hills and a load of mud, on the morning after New Year's Eve. If you want to win, you must grind up the climbs, throw caution to the wind on the slippery descents and eat porrige for breakfast.Date of review: January 2, 2007